pardons.org Having a criminal record can prevent you from achieving many goals in your life. You may want to get a better job, travel to the US, volunteer or get a promotion at your current work. All of these goals may not be able to be obtained if you have a criminal record in Canada. Every day we speak to
pardons.org Many people call us asking to help them obtain Pardons for a DUI or Impaired Driving charge. It is one of the most common criminal charges in Canada and the consequences can be devastating. Most people are interested in getting a Pardon for a DUI or Impaired Driving so that they can move forward with their life without the
pardons.org A new federal regulation has been imposed for all employees who have unescorted access to secure areas of maritime facilities and vessels regulated by the MTSA (Maritime Transportation Security Act). This will affect about 1.2 million Canadian employees who will now require a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) for their job. If you have an old criminal record you
pardons.org Canada has a large immigrant population and many people who come to Canada from other countries are not aware of the law of the land. What is normal behaviour in their country may be unacceptable behaviour in Canada. The most common criminal charges are assault, DUI and theft, though it is not limited to those alone. Sometimes, the criminal
pardons.org Many people who contact us are confused about their criminal charges. They believe that an absolute discharge means that they are not “guilty” and that they will not have a criminal record. While it is true that a criminal record will not exist for an absolute discharge after a one year period, the charge will remain on record and
pardons.org Among the most common criminal charges in Canada is a DUI also known as Impaired Driving. There are over 70,000 convictions nationwide each year and likely another countless thousands that were charged (fingerprinted and photographed) but not convicted. When employers run a criminal background check they will see this conviction and even the non-conviction and in many cases they
pardons.org Many people who call us for a Pardon or US Entry Waiver (I-194) are in shock that they have been turned away at the US border because of an old criminal record. The experience at the US border can be traumatic and embarassing as some customs officers can really make your life difficult. If you have been denied entry
pardons.org We are fortunate to live in a country that gives its citizens a second chance in life. In the US it is nearly impossible to get a Pardon for a past criminal record. In Canada, it is written in our Charter of Rights and Freedoms that one cannot be discriminated upon once a Pardon has been granted. It seems
pardons.org Most people who call us to remove a criminal record are calling because they have discovered that the criminal record has impeded them from something in their lives currently. Often the reasons for getting a Pardon are for employment or travel opportunities but there are many other ways a criminal record can get in the way including volunteering. Even
pardons.org Many people are unaware of the negative implications of having a criminal record and how it can affect their lives. Each day we speak to Canadians across the country who want to apply to remove an old criminal record with a Canada Pardon so that they can move forward in their lives without the restrictions of having a criminal
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